The PATH program at University Medical Center aims to address chronic pain, which affects about 20.9% of the US population, through an integrative approach within a bundled payment model.
The program saw high participation rates, with 88.8% of enrollees completing it and reporting significant improvements in pain interference, enjoyment of life, and overall mental health metrics after the program.
Financially, the program led to an 18% reduction in total care costs and a significant decrease in emergency room visits for both general and pain-related issues.